Cedar Rapids IA

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The fate of three Linn County men charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of their 18-year-old brother is now in the hands of the jury. Brothers Christian, Pierre, and Azane Baseme all face involuntary manslaughter, assault causing bodily injury, and false imprisonment charges....

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The Linn-Mar Community School District has named three finalists in its search for a new superintendent to replace Amy Kortemeyer, who announced in December 2025 that she plans to retire in June. The finalists are Dr. Willie Barney, Dr. Janelle Brouwer, and Dr. Nathan Wear. Interviews...

Iowans see their pharmacist eight times more than their doctor, according to the University of Iowa’s pharmacy school dean.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Cedar Rapids man was sentenced Wednesday to 151 months in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, and more. Cleveland “Schmitty” Stephens, 63, pleaded guilty on August 27, 2025, to one count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. His sentencing information...

Budget proposal presented to city leaders this week CEDAR RAPIDS — The city of Cedar Rapids could contribute up to $500,000 toward the Horizons senior center project under a budget proposal presented to city leaders this week. City Council members earlier this week met to review and discuss the proposed budget for...

The University of Iowa sought Iowa Board of Regents approval to add a Bachelor of Arts in special education and suspend its Master of Science in Sustainable Development program during the regents’ Wednesday meeting. If approved, the Bachelor of Arts in special education will begin in fall 2026. Tanya...

Linn jury deliberates fate of 3 brothers accused in the death CEDAR RAPIDS — An expert witness, testifying Thursday on behalf of three brothers accused of tying down their younger brother to a mattress until he died in 2024, disputed a state medical examiner's cause-of-death finding. Dr. Bradley Randall, a South...

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Yard waste is not allowed in household trash under Iowa law, and city officials are reminding residents of proper disposal options as seasonal yard work begins. State law prohibits yard waste from being landfilled, and open burning of yard waste is not allowed within Iowa...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Residents on the northeast side of Cedar Rapids say mail tracked through the United States Postal Service’s Informed Delivery system is arriving several days later than expected, in some cases creating financial hardship. What is Informed Delivery?. Informed Delivery is a USPS service...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. LINCOLN, Ill. — Drivers across central Illinois and into eastern Iowa could encounter icy roads before daybreak Thursday as light snow spreads southeast and temperatures fall below freezing overnight....